The Downs

Hills

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d) HILLS: The highest hill in the borough of Brighton is Bullock Hill which reaches 645 feet above sea-level to the north-east of Woodingdean , although a point of similar height is reached in the extreme north-west of the borough where the boundary crosses a shoulder of West Hill. Prior to the boundary extension of 1928, Race Hill, by the top of Bear Road , was the highest point at approximately 463 feet. The main hills within the borough, with approximate heights in feet above sea-level, are:

The highest road in the borough is Laughton Road, Woodingdean, which reaches about 575 feet above sea-level; nos.13-15 are the highest houses in Brighton. Falmer Road is the highest main road, reaching 535 feet north of Bexhill Road, while the highest road outside the Woodingdean area is Ditchling Road which reaches 525 feet at Hollingbury.
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Any numerical cross-references in the text above refer to resources in the Sources and Bibliography section of the Encyclopaedia of Brighton by Tim Carder.

There are rumours amongst my older family that one of my past relatives on the Clark side used to own a farm on Sweet Hill but had it taken by the army in WW2. I would love to know more about this history but have no idea where to start.

Editor's note: Hi Sean - long time no see! If you leave a message on our Local History Board, one of our online local historians might be able to help. Best of luck with your search. Jennifer

By Sean Clark (02/04/2013)

Hi Jennifer, only just seen your reply!! I have changed all my emails over the years. Is it easier if I set up a new account?

Hi Sean - this email is fine -remember the pass word? Let me know and I can sort it for you if you have forgotten it. jennifer@mybrightonandhove.org.uk

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